U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill, took to the Senate floor to call for all military personnel to receive pay during the shutdown.… MORE
Category Archives: Hometown Military News
10 Illinois soldiers return from Kuwait deployment
Ten Illinois soldiers who are part of the Chicago-based 633rd Theater Gateway Personnel Accountability Team are back home for the holidays after serving overseas for nine months and they’re looking to catch up on lost time with their families.… MORE
Guard program to help families at home while loved ones deploy to Afghanistan
The mission is both abroad and at home for the Illinois National Guard, which is sending off six soldiers to support missions in Afghanistan.… MORE
Parents of Sgt. Rodgers establish fund at IPCF
The parents of Army Ranger Josh Rodgers have established a memorial fund with the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation.… MORE
Caterpillar awarded military contract
A local company will build equipment for the U.S military.… MORE
Remembering Josh Rodgers in pictures
This photo gallery has been created to share the love and laughter of Josh Rodgers, 22, who was killed during a firefight against ISIS insurgents. His parents Kevin and Vondra Rodgers were notified of their son’s death on Wednesday.If you have photos you would like to add to the gallery please send them to Patti@Wjbc.com.An online…… MORE
Hometown Military News: Jan. 6, 2017
Hometown Military News for Jan. 6, 2017:… MORE
Hometown Military News: Dec. 23, 2016
Hometown Military News for Dec. 23, 2016:… MORE
Hometown Military News: Dec. 16, 2016
Hometown Military News for Dec. 16, 2016:… MORE
Kinzinger to send holiday cards to veterans
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger is collecting holiday cards for local veterans.… MORE
Blogs
WJBC Voices: Irish chutzpah
By David Stanczak Many years ago, a friend of mine explained by way of example, the meaning of the term “chutzpah.” He said it’s like a kid who killed his parents asking the court for clemency on the ground that he’s an orphan. While the term is Jewish, and incredibly colorful, it’s an equal opportunity…
WJBC Voices: Celebrating Labor Day’s long traditions
As Labor Day comes, many will enjoy firing up the grills, a cold one and perhaps a day of fishing or the kids enjoying the pool. Enjoy it – it is well deserved.
WJBC Voices: New name, new mascot
Several years ago, after the Politically Correct Athletic Association extorted the University of Illinois not to use any Native American symbols for its teams, I declared the name Fighting Illini meaningless…
WJBC Voices: Migrants deserve better
As we recently marked July 4 and our nation’s independence, it’s hard to feel celebratory when one looks at our Southern border.